Lead Off-Road Validation Engineer

Polaris Industries Inc.; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a disciplined Validation Engineer to lead off-road vehicle program validation. You will manage DVP&R activities, develop validation plans that integrate DFMEA insights, and oversee system and full-vehicle testing to evaluate performance and reliability.

Collaborating with systems engineers, you will diagnose issues, perform root-cause investigations, and validate solutions. Travel up to 10% and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with test planning, coordination, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation activities for off-road vehicle programs (DVP&R).
• Develop comprehensive validation plans integrating DFMEA inputs.
• Conduct integrated system and full-vehicle testing for performance and reliability.
• Diagnose testing issues, perform root-cause investigations, validate solutions.
• Coordinate field testing with broader validation efforts and communicate results.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Root cause analysis

Testing coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Related engineering field

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a disciplined Validation Engineer to lead off-road vehicle program validation. You will manage DVP&R activities, develop validation plans that integrate DFMEA insights, and oversee system and full-vehicle testing to evaluate performance and reliability.

Collaborating with systems engineers, you will diagnose issues, perform root-cause investigations, and validate solutions. Travel up to 10% and strong communication skills are essential.